House Sale Boost Divorce Rates

At McHale & Co we have seen a real rise in the number of divorces and after research and feedback there appears to be a direct correlation between the upturn in the housing market and the decision for separated spouses to progress to divorce and resolution of the outstanding financial matters.

With an improving economy and in particular a buoyant property market-more people now feel that they can "afford" to get divorced now that the real practical impediment of being unable to sell a house, that is the main matrimonial asset, has been removed.